RN - Emergency Department (ER) | Macon, GA | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,588 - $1,765
  • Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the Emergency Department (ER) in Macon, GA. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient-centered care. Our facility is recognized for its Level 1 Trauma Designation and serves as a teaching hospital, providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population.

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 61 plus surge beds
  • Census: 61+
  • Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years ED RN experience
  • First-time travelers are welcome!

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • Chest Pain
  • Strokes
  • Diabetes
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs)
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Stabbings
  • Mental Health

Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:4 (depends on assigned zone)
  • LPN (if applicable): 1:4
  • CNA: Techs 4-6 for department per shift

Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) required - EKG competency exam needed
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • National certification in Emergency Nursing - preferred but not required

Skills Required:

  • Level 1 Trauma - Emergency room nursing
  • Drips: Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, Levophed

Support within the Department:

  • CNA assistance with vital signs, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulating, hourly rounding, and transporting patients
  • Unit secretary on unit
  • Charge nurse available
  • Phlebotomy services provided
  • PICC team available
  • RT and Hospitalist available 24/7
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech: Central Telemetry in ER

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Pyxis
  • Monitors: Phillips
  • Unit specific equipment: VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Cardiac Telemetry monitoring, portable vital signs monitors, PCA pain management, bladder scanners, IV pump, portable oxygen system, Glucommander, suction machine, Bellmont Rapid Infuser, Ranger, Bearhugger

Orientation:

  • 1 day orientation with educational modules
  • 2 days departmental orientation

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
  • No on-call required
  • Holiday expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1)
  • RTO Requests: Manager approval required
  • Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
  • Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other Notes:

  • Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
  • Free parking available around campus or paid parking in decks
  • Unit Culture: busy but work as a team

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply now to join our dedicated team in the Emergency Department!